Polk State Athletics unveils first-ever digital yearbook
The 2022-23 Academic Year was another prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. Polk State athletes proudly represented Polk State College on the fields, courts, and in the classroom. Now available online at www.polkeagles.com the first-ever…
Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is one of the newer requirements for Polk State College students to earn an Associate in Arts degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School named 2023 Cognia School of Distinction
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been named a 2023 Cognia School of Distinction for excellence in education. This year, Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized 33 schools and school systems in…
Collaborative effort brings WFA renovations to life
The first part of renovations to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Building on the Winter Haven Campus is complete, signifying significant progress for a project that stakeholders call a collaborative effort and…
Polk State student’s internship at Citrus Connection turns into rewarding career
Carina Chaitoo was intrigued when she learned of the internship opportunities available through Polk State College. “Something just made me apply,” said Chaitoo, whose internship with Citrus Connection led to her career as a human…
Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 14, now with car show
For more than three and a half decades, FallFest has been a seasonal mainstay on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus. FallFest will be held for the 37th time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Polk State College to host open house events in October & November
Polk State College will host open house events on each of its campuses this fall, providing prospective students with opportunities to learn about academic programs, complete their college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial…
Polk State SGA secretary overcomes sickle cell to serve College
Born with sickle cell disease, even the smallest tasks can be big ones for Analicia Williams. Polk State College, however, has been a place where Williams thrives. Recently elected as the Secretary on the Winter…
Polk State College is tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
UPDATE Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Based on the 5 p.m. report from Polk County Emergency Management, Tropical Storm Idalia continues to strengthen and is expected to form into a major hurricane by the time it…
Program’s all-time leading scorer Smith finds second home at Polk State
After a legendary Polk State Basketball career, Tekorian “TK” Smith now finds himself signed to play professionally overseas in Germany, but most of his offseason was spent at his junior college alma mater, giving private…